North Fork Big Brook — Streams 48.1 Miles NNW of Chapman Inn
Oxford County, Maine · USGS Bosebuck Mountain Quadrangle · GNIS 572335
Catalogued on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine, North Fork Big Brook — a stream — lies 48.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn.
Landmark Profile
Classification & USGS reference
Catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572335, North Fork Big Brook is recorded as a stream on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain quadrangle in Oxford County, Maine (FIPS 23/017). Last revised by the Board on Geographic Names on 05/01/2015.
Coordinates & physical setting
North Fork Big Brook sits at 45.07949° N, 71.02785° W (DMS 45°04′46″ N, 71°01′40″ W).
As a linear feature its source lies near 45.11306° N, 71.04965° W (DMS 45°06′47″ N, 71°02′59″ W) — useful for anglers and paddlers tracing the upstream end.
Other streams in Oxford County, Maine
Oxford County, ME contains 296 streams catalogued in the USGS Geographic Names Information System, counting North Fork Big Brook itself. The ones closest to North Fork Big Brook:
| Feature | USGS Quadrangle | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Hammel Brook | Lincoln Pond | 1.6 mi |
| Hurricane Brook | Lincoln Pond | 2.3 mi |
| Twin Brook | Lincoln Pond | 2.6 mi |
| South Hammond Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 3.3 mi |
| Aldrich Brook | Bosebuck Mountain | 4.2 mi |
| Cold Brook | Wilsons Mills | 5.9 mi |
| Lost Brook | Lincoln Pond | 6.6 mi |
| Portage Brook | Lincoln Pond | 6.7 mi |
| Bog Brook | Wilsons Mills | 6.8 mi |
| Little East Branch Cupsuptic River | Lincoln Pond | 7.2 mi |
Features on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain Quadrangle
The Bosebuck Mountain 7.5-minute topographic quadrangle holds 10 catalogued natural features alongside North Fork Big Brook. A sampling nearest to this location:
| Feature | Type | County | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| North Hammond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 3 mi |
| South Hammond Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 3.3 mi |
| Haystack Mountain | Summits | Coos County, NH | 3.9 mi |
| Boardpile Brook | Streams | Coos County, NH | 4.1 mi |
| Aldrich Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 4.2 mi |
| Parker Hill | Summits | Oxford County, ME | 5.1 mi |
| Garfield Falls | Waterfalls | Coos County, NH | 5.2 mi |
Visiting from Chapman Inn
Distance, bearing & drive time
A 82-minute drive along back roads separates the front door of Chapman Inn from North Fork Big Brook — 48.1 miles north-northwest as the crow flies, on compass bearing NNW.
Best time to visit
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible. Being this far north (lat 45.079°), first snows typically arrive by mid-October and linger into early May — narrow the window accordingly. At 48.1 miles from the Inn, block the full day — sunrise start, late return, packed meals. Conditions at North Fork Big Brook track the nearby Big Brook stream (1.5 mi away) closely — if that is runnable, so is this.
Nearest features to North Fork Big Brook
| Feature | Type | County | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 1.5 mi |
| Hammel Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 1.6 mi |
| Meadow Brook | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.1 mi |
| Hurricane Brook | Streams | Oxford County, ME | 2.3 mi |
| Little Magalloway River | Streams | Oxford County, NH | 2.4 mi |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is North Fork Big Brook located?
North Fork Big Brook is in Oxford County, Maine, approximately 48.1 miles north-northwest of Chapman Inn in Bethel, Maine. It appears on the USGS Bosebuck Mountain topographic quadrangle.
How far is North Fork Big Brook from Chapman Inn?
The drive runs about 82 minutes, 48.1 miles north-northwest (bearing NNW) of the Inn.
What type of natural feature is North Fork Big Brook?
The U.S. Geological Survey classifies North Fork Big Brook as a stream, catalogued under GNIS Feature ID 572335 on the Bosebuck Mountain quadrangle.
When is the best time to visit North Fork Big Brook?
Best observed in late spring and early summer when flow is strong and banks are visible.
How many other streams are in Oxford County, Maine?
GNIS lists 295 other streams in Oxford County, Maine.